Korean word

소비자

Pronunciation

Romanizationsobija

Meaning

  • nounconsumer

Example

소비자가 환불을 요청했어요.so bi ja ga hwan bu reul yo cheong hae sseo yo

The consumer requested a refund.

Illustration for 소비자 (consumer)

More examples

정부는 소비자 보호를 강화했습니다.cheong bu neun so bi ja po ho reul kang hwa haet sseum ni da

The government strengthened consumer protection.

Core concept

A person who pays for goods or services and uses what they receive.

Common phrases

  • 소비자 보호so bi ja po ho

    consumer protection

  • 소비자 권리so bi ja kwol li

    consumer rights

  • 소비자 불만so bi ja pul man

    consumer complaints

Similar words

고객kogaek: A person or organization that receives goods or services from a business.
구매자kumaeja: The person or party that buys a product in a business transaction.

Definition in Korean

재화나 서비스를 대가를 지불하여 사용하거나 소비하는 사람을 이르는 말.chae hwa na seo bi seu reul tae ga reul chi bul ha yeo sa yong ha geo na so bi ha neun sa ra meul i reu neun mal

Word origin

This Sino-Korean compound combines elements meaning consume or spend and person, linking the word to someone who uses paid goods or services.

Usage tips

  • The word often appears in formal discussions of refunds, product quality, and consumer rights, not only in everyday shopping.

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